| Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union |
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| Series Title | Press Release |
| Series Details | PRES/14/505 (09.10.2014) |
| Publication Date | 09/10/2014 |
| Content Type | News |
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Main results of the Council Taking action to better manage migratory flows Ministers had a discussion on action to better manage migratory flows, on the basis of a paper presented by the Presidency. The Council concluded that the guiding principles for achieving a strategic and operational approach towards better managing migration flows are: (1) Action in cooperation with third countries The paper defines a sustainable approach to responding to migratory pressure in a structured manner, going beyond the immediate emergency measures. Such an approach could be used as a blueprint to address possible future challenges and could be adapted to the specific needs of any emerging situation. Angelino ALFA'O, Italian Minister for the Interior and President of the Council said: ' I'm very happy to announce that the Presidency paper will be formally adopted as Council conclusions tomorrow. That means that we have speeded up the process and it shows that we are united in taking action on this '. Task Force Mediterranean The Council was briefed by the Commission, FRO'TEX and European Asylum Support Office (EASO) on the latest operational developments in the context of the Task Force Mediterranean (TFM). It welcomed the progress achieved so far in the key areas identified and the active involvement of all stakeholders in this process. The Council acknowledged that the situation in the Mediterranean is of great concern to all member states. The timely implementation of the initiatives identified by the Task Force, with the active contribution of all the stakeholders involved, is key to assisting member states under particular migratory pressure in addressing the challenges they are currently facing. In this context, the Council welcomed the announcement by the Commission and FRO'TEX on the launch, by the first of 'ovember, of the EU-funded TRITO' operation, aimed at reinforcing border surveillance in the waters close to the Italian shores. Foreign fighters The Council had an in-depth discussion on the issue of foreign fighters, as requested by the European Council in August 2014, on the basis of a document prepared by the Presidency in cooperation with the Counter-Terrorism Coordinator. Angelino ALFA'O, Italian Minister for the Interior and President of the Council said: ' Ministers agreed on the urgency of making progress on the EU P'R directive and called on the European Parliament to adopt its position to start negotiations with the Council and finalise the work as soon as possible.' The Council also agreed that the checks at external borders should be improved without further delay under the existing legal framework and on certain specific actions that will help to speed up the implementation of the measures already agreed in this field. A joint declaration establishing a mobility partnership between the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the European Union and its member states is expected to be signed in the margins of the Council. |
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| Source Link | http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/jha/145033.pdf |
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| Subject Categories | Politics and International Relations |
| Countries / Regions | Europe |
